Combined Hair Sectioning and Colorant Applicator Glove

ABSTRACT

A colorant applicator glove ideal for hair stylists, hair colorists, artists, and home consumers provides a projecting brush for applying colorant and dyes. and a hair separating pick, both attached to finger sheathes associated with the glove body glove. An index finger sheath integral with the glove body supports an internal sleeve adapted to receive the users index finger. The sleeve comprises an arcuate groove to engage and snap-fit to a cradle to removably mount the brush. The pick may be mounted on an internal, little finger sleeve within the little finger sheath for mounting the pick. In one form of the invention, a hollow, projecting middle finger sheath and an adjacent ring finger sheath cover approximately half of the fingers they shroud, to aid in maneuverability and operator dexterity. In one alternative form the fingers and thumb are completely covered, and in another form the middle fingers and thumb are uncovered.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This utility conversion application is based upon and claims priorityfrom previously filed U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No.62/158,256, filed May 7, 2015 and entitled “Colorist Blending Glove” byinventor Bradley C. Dixon (American Citizen).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

I. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to hair salons, hair styling,and hair coloring. More particularly, the present invention relates toequipment that can be used by either colorists or home consumers duringthe styling and coloring of hair.

II. Description of the Prior Art

The complexity and time consuming nature of modern hair coloringtechniques are well recognized. Those skilled in the hair dressing artswill recognize the fact that, to minimize time and ease the amount ofhand movement required during a session, the colorist should have aplurality of tools handy and readily accessible. Such tools must oftenbe grasped by the applicator while his or her hands are covered withchemical dyes and treatments, complicating the handling of variousimplements used during treatment.

Typically, the hair colorist must locate and manipulate a suitableapplicator brush for applying color, lightener or other chemicals. Oftena probe-like pick is used substantially contemporaneously for sectioningand weaving. U.S. Pat. No. D648,072 issued Nov. 1, 2011 shows varioushair styling tool apparatus for mounting on ones fingers.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,960,155 issued Jun. 1, 1976 discloses a hair stylingdevice with finger coverings of semi-rigid material carried on adjacentfingers of the hand of a barber. During styling, hair is drawn throughthe gap defined between the two finger coverings.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,766,914 issued Aug. 30, 1988 discloses a hairdresser'sglove having elongated, flexible and resilient comb teeth on the frontof the fingers. The glove may optionally have provisions for dischargingair into the hair at different locations along the fingers and thumb ofthe glove.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,020,898 issued Apr. 4, 2006 shows a glove withenclosures for the thumb and fingers that mounts a plurality ofelements, such as bristles. The elements are attached by heat sealing tothe hand enclosure and may be used for a variety of applications, suchas tooth brushing, cleaning, polishing, massaging and the like. Thearticle may be constructed as a glove, mitten, an enclosure with anextension, or a hand covering with no receptacles for fingers or thumb.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,189,15 issued Feb. 20, 2001 discloses a thermal stylingglove used for all types of styling to minimize burning of the thumb,the first finger, the palm side the back side, and the web portions ofthe uncovered fingers that hold the hair that is being styled. The glovecovers the thumb, the first finger, the palm side, the back side, andthe web portions, while the middle finger, the ring finger and thepinkie fingers are uncovered, allowing these fingers to be in contactwith the hair. The glove is particularly suitable for cosmetologist,beauticians, and hair stylist or by those who thermal style their ownhair. It is worn on the hand not holding the thermal styling tool.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,346,955 issued Mar. 25, 2008 shows a glove for use withhair care products. A user's hand can be inserted into a cavity. Aflexible strip preferably cut into fringes and flaps, is provided.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,245,715 issued Aug. 21, 2012 discloses a protectiveglove for hairstylists including a first finger and a second finger foradjacent fingers of a hand, a thermal shield located at least along aninner section of the first and second fingers, and a combing systemincluding comb teeth located along the inner section of the firstfinger.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,479,748 issued Jul. 9, 2013 discloses a hair stylingaccessory using panels and attachment structures that enables each panelto be brought into and maintained in a tubular form, a connecting partthat connects the panels together, and at least one hair stylingimplement or attachment, each arranged in connection with one of thepanels. For use, the panels are brought into and maintained in theirtubular form and arranged around a respective one of a pair of adjacentfingers of a user. The user can then pass hair between the panels whilethe implement interacts with the hair. If the accessory is used inconjunction with ironing hair, then the panels include thermallyinsulative material to prevent heat transfer from the hot hair to theuser's fingers.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,479,749 issued Jul. 9, 2013 discloses a hair debraidercomprising a cylinder placed over fingers or thumbs of the stylist. Thedevice mounts a pick sticking upwardly from the finger, a mini comb, anda brush adjacent ends of the pick. The pick is pushed into the center ofthe braid and will break the braid apart. The comb or brush is used tostraighten the hair as the pick breaks the braid apart.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,505,550 issued Aug. 13, 2013 shows a hair grooming toolhaving a pick extending therefrom and a light source. The housing isattached to a finger hair stabilizer. A user inserts one of his or herfingers in the finger hair stabilizer when the hair grooming tool isused.

U.S. Pat. Application No. 20040261810 published Dec. 30, 2004 shows ahair styling apparatus and method for styling a person's hair using aglove worn on a person's hand that can be used to produce curly orstraight hair. The glove can be used to curl hair in a fist closing-typemotion while hot drying air is applied. Hair may also be curled aroundthe fingers, or the fingers may be used to put tension on hair tostraighten it.

U.S. Pat. Application No. 20060090771 published May 4, 2006 discloses ahair styling tool with at least one applicator element configured to bereceived between two consecutive digits of a hand. The applicatorelement may be configured to enable substances to be applied to a lockof hair extending between the digits. The device may also include atleast one holding portion configured to enable the device to be held onthe hand of the user.

U.S. Pat. Application No. 20060218696 published Oct. 5, 2006 shows aselectively adjustable glove with a removable attachment. A glove has abase portion attached to it, with a zipper pad attached to the baseportion. An attachment, which can be a hair brush, is removably attachedto the zipper pad.

U.S. Pat. Application No. 20100269845 published Oct. 28, 2010 depictshair styling devices for curling and/or styling hair. In one embodiment,the hair styling device includes a glove with a cylinder positioned in apalm region of the glove. The glove may curl hair by wrapping a lengthof hair around the cylinder. The hair may be curled by providing heatedair (i.e., via a blow drier) onto the hair and cylinder, which may heatup so as to impart heat on the hair.

U.S. Pat. Application No. 20110257474 published Oct. 20, 2011 disclosesa stylist glove used for applying of colognes, perfumes and flavors tothe exterior or interior of the human body. The glove has a flexiblesleeve including one or more finger sections, a thumb section, andprotuberances attached on at least one of the finger sections or thethumb section.

U.S. Pat. Application No. 20130000655 published Jan. 3, 2013 shows a“Ninja Pick Device” comprising a glove, a detachable pick, and adetachable finger strap. The device adds flexibility to hair groomingprocesses.

U.S. Pat. Application No. 20130000656 published Jan. 3, 2013 discloses amulti-task hair grooming pick attached to a glove worn by the user fordiverse hair grooming procedures such as combing, parting, flipping,braiding, or separating. The hair pick is detachable; so many differentvarieties of hair picks may be utilized with this invention. The hairgrooming device also provides illumination from an attachable lightsource.

I have found it desirable to simplify the usage and organization of suchtools used in cosmetology.

It is desirable to provide a single glove that puts the brush and picktools all together as one connected item. It saves time and works betteras a single tool, streamlining the former process of serially locating,grasping, manipulating, and then re-sorting the various colorist handtools, such as the brush and pick described above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention provides a colorist's tool or applicator glove thatcomfortably fits upon a chosen hand. The glove supports a plurality oftools, preferably two, which may be removably connected at the ends ofvarious finger sheathes of the glove. The glove body performs multiplefunctions, including the protection of the applicators hand fromchemical dye treatments, and the semi-permanent locating of critical,colorant applicator and hair manipulation tools proximate the hands. Thethree main embodiments of the new glove comprise a preferred “halffinger” sheathed version, a fully sheathed version, and a thirdarrangement with no middle finger sheathe or thumb sheath at all.

Preferably the applicator glove supports a removable colorists brush onthe forefinger sheath. The brush is thus accessible continuously duringcoloring, and it may easily be manipulated and used for applying color.Concomitantly, it may be easily moved out of the way when necessary. Itcan be removed completely for replacement, cleaning and the like,through a snap fit connection joining the brush to the glove.

Concurrently a projecting, probe-like pick or comb element is attachedto and projects away from the glove's little finger sheath. Hereinafterreferred to as “the pick”, this structure may preferably be affixed tothe finger sheath, or it may be removably coupled to the finger forvarying its properties, such as size, length and weight. The pick can beused when desired in a variety of hair manipulations, such asseparating, weaving. layering and the like. Again, when the pick is notbeing used, it may remain attached to the glove where it is readilyavailable at a moments notice. The colorist need not replace andreposition the pick, and then try and relocate it, during the severaltimes during normal color treatment where picks are repeatedly used offand on.

Preferably the comb and pick are mechanically mounted to the glove withresilient finger sleeves positioned within appropriate glove fingersheathes. The sleeves snugly engage the user's fingers, which are firmlyinserted. Preferably the pick is fixedly attached to its sleeve, and thepick and its sleeve may comprise a single integral part.

Preferably the brush is removably snap fitted by a quickconnect/disconnect connection to its sleeve. The connection is formed bya receptacle formed on the sleeve, which is engaged by an arcuate,bendable snap fitting on the brush base. In an alternative embodimentthe pick may be similarly removably coupled to the glove with a quickconnect/disconnect connection similar to the brush arrangement.

Thus a basic object is to simplify the job of coloring hair.

A related object is to simplify the job oh hair colorists.

Another fundamental object is to make the colorists job easier, safer,quicker, and more artistic.

A further object is to provide a tool of the character described thatenables a colorist to minimize their movements while working with acustomer.

A related object is to avoid the use of separate, individual tools, andto replace them with a single integrated unit.

Another object is to minimize the dropping or misplacing of brushes orpicks.

Another important object is to speed up the hair coloring process.

A basic object is to provide high quality hair coloring treatments in areasonable time.

It is also an object to provide a hair coloring tool of the characterdescribed that may be used by home consumers, or “do it yourselfers.”

These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, alongwith features of novelty appurtenant thereto, will appear or becomeapparent in the course of the following descriptive sections.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following photographs, which form a part of the specification andwhich are to be construed in conjunction therewith, and in which likereference numerals have been employed throughout wherever possible toindicate like parts in the various views:

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of my Combined HairSectioning and Colorant Applicator Glove, constructed in accordance withthe best mode of the invention, and showing portions of a user's handsin dashed lines;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of preferred embodiment of the glove seenin FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the preferred embodiment of the glove seenin FIGS. 1-2;

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary, isometric view of the preferred embodiment ofmy new glove equipped with a zipper, with portions thereof broken awayor shown in section for clarity;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the embodiment of my newglove seen in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of the preferred embodiment of mynew glove;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the preferred embodiment of my newglove;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the preferred embodiment of my new glove;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged, exploded isometric view derived from circledregion “9” in FIG. 4 showing a mounting sleeve, a colorist brush, and aquick connect/disconnect fitting for removably coupling the brush to thesleeve;

FIG. 10 is an enlarged, isometric view derived from circled region “10”in FIG. 4 showing a combined mounting sleeve and projecting comb elementor probe;

FIG. 11 is an exploded isometric view similar to FIG. 9, showing analternative mounting sleeve, a projecting comb element or probe, and aquick connect/disconnect fitting for removably coupling the comb orprobe to the mounting sleeve;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of a second embodiment of my glove,comprising a full-fingered version;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of said second embodiment of my glove;

FIG. 14 is an isometric view of the glove of FIGS. 12-13;

FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view of the glove of FIGS. 12-14;

FIG. 16 is an isometric view of a third embodiment of my glove, with nomiddle finger or thumb sheathes;

FIG. 17 is a bottom isometric view of the third embodiment of FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of the third embodiment of FIGS. 16-17;

FIG. 19 is a left side elevational view of the third embodiment of FIGS.16-18;

FIG. 20 a right side elevational view of the third embodiment of FIGS.16-19;

FIG. 21 is a top plan view of the third embodiment of FIGS. 16-20; and,

FIG. 22 is a bottom plan view of the third embodiment of FIGS. 16-21.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

With joint reference now directed initially to FIGS. 1-5 of the appendeddrawings, a first or preferred embodiment of my new Combined HairSectioning and Colorant Applicator Glove glove has been generallydesignated by the reference numeral 30. The glove 30 is adapted to beworn by the right hand of a colorist or colorant applicator, but ofcourse the glove 30 can be made in left handed versions, and stretchtype plastic Lycra versions can be worn by either hand.

Glove 30 is a tool used primarily by hair colorists, artists, or homeconsumer “do it yourselfers” to apply colorant or lightener on hair asthe tool is needed. In the best mode, a brush and separating pick areconcurrently attached to the singular glove structure. The water proofand durable glove 30 may be made from a combination of nitrile, plastic,Spandex-brand, Lycra-brand fabrics and/or neoprene or leather dependingon the quality of fabric desired. Each glove may also comprise either aVelcro-brand closure, a button or zipper used for fastening and securingthe glove to the hand. A Lycra/Spandex wristband eases glove applicationor removal, as well as securing the glove during use.

The body of the glove 30 has a lower wrist section 32 integral with amidsection 34 that overlies most of the wearer's upper hand. Wristsection 32 may be tightened when being worn by conventionalVelcro-brand-equipped trips 35 for adjustable closing. Additionally azipper may be provided. The glove midsection 34 is integral with a thumbsheath 36 that substantially shrouds the thumb 37 (FIG. 1) of a user.With glove 30 the thumb sheath 36 covers only approximately half of thethumb, so the wearer's thumb is free to move and maneuver. Similarly, ahollow, projecting middle finger sheath 38 and an adjacent ring fingersheath 40 cover approximately only half of the fingers 39 they shroud,to aid in maneuverability and operator dexterity. Thus the preferredglove 30 is substantially open at the thumb, middle finger, and ringfinger. Preferably the little finger sheath 42 (i.e., FIG. 4) is fulllength, resembling the full finger sheathes on a conventional glove.Furthermore, the forefinger sheath 44 completely receives and houses andshrouds the user's forefinger.

Importantly, glove 30 supports and carries a colorant applicator brush50 and a spaced-apart “rat tail” pick 52. The brush is used to applycolorant, dye or bleach etc. to the hair by “painting” it on. The pickis used as a separating comb or probe for manipulating strands of hairduring the color application process. The latter instruments may bepermanently attached to the glove 30, or one or both of them may beremovable from the glove 30 so that a variety of differently sizedbrushes and picks may be easily attached as desired. Both project fromthe glove sheath ends towards the hair to be colored. In all embodimentsherein the brush is spaced-apart from and generally parallel with thepick.

The colorant applicator brush 50 projects from sheath 44. As best viewedin FIGS. 4 and 9, the brush 50 is removably attached with aquick-connect/disconnect coupling 54 (FIG. 9). Brush 50 comprises aresilient, plastic base 56 from which a plurality of bristles 58outwardly project. The resilient and flexible base 56 includes anintegral, arcuate cradle portion 60 with a rounded semi-circularinterior that terminates in integral, spaced-apart ends 61 and 62defined on opposite cradle ends (FIG. 9).

Brush base 56 snap fits to a complementary finger sleeve 64 (FIG. 9)that is housed within the glove sheath 44. It has a generally conicalhead 66 that is integral with a plurality of radially spaced-apart feet67, 68 that are resilient and bendable. These feet surround an interiorvolume 69 of the fitting sleeve 64 that is occupied by the usersforefinger when the glove 30 is worn and properly fitted. The conicalhead 66 comprises an curved upper groove 70 that matches the base cradleportion 60 in shape. There are a pair of interior notches 72 defined atboth ends of the arcuate groove 70. Brush 50 may be pushed towards andagainst the head 66 (FIG. 9) so that the brush base cradle 60 is forcedagainst and seated within groove 70. A “snap fit” is achieved as theopposed cradle ends 60, and 62 are seated within and snap into thecomplementary notches 72 at the opposed ends of the curved groove 70when the cradle is properly mated to and nested within the groove 60.When the brush 50 is to be removed, a user may simply deform cradle 60slightly by pulling the two cradle ends 61, 62 slightly apart to letthem escape the end notches 72 in groove 70 (FIG. 9) so that cradle 60escapes out of groove 70.

Although the snap fit arrangement 54 as aforedescribed is preferred, thebrush (or pick) may be removably coupled to the glove 30 through avariety of other structure. For example, a ball and socket connectioncould be established. A threaded shaft projecting from either the brush50 or the finger sleeve 64 could be threadably received by a suitablethreaded aperture or nut. A variety of other fittings such ascomplementary magnets could be used. Thus, interchangeable brushes ofvarying sizes and shapes and bristle configurations may be releasablycoupled to the glove 30, so the user's index finger will have adetachable series of paint brushes of diverse configurations for varyingneeds and applications.

For example, an angled brush may be used for single line painting, ordouble brushes may be employed for blurring the color. A brush withheavier or wider bristles may be used to apply larger amounts of productto the regrowth and/or mid shafts and hair ends. A blur brush may beused to blur the lines between two different colors being applied to thesame section of hair. A balayage or hand painting brush where finerlines and more controlled application of color/lightener is desired maybe substituted as well.

In FIG. 10 the pick 52 is seen to be integral with a finger sleeve 76that is broadly similar to sleeve 64 discussed earlier. Preferably pick52 is approximately two to three inches in length and projects outwardlyfrom the glove's finger sheath at a 180 degree angle. The finger sleeve76 has a plurality of radially spaced-apart, lower feet 78 integral withupper head 79. An elongated, tubular interior 80 defined between thefeet 78 and the head 79 establishes a volume in which the little fingerof the wearer is firmly received, so that finger movements control andorient the pick as desired.

In FIG. 11 an alternative pick mounting arrangement is seen. Pick 52Aresembles pick 52, but the elongated pointed portion 83 integrallyprojects from an arcuate cradle 84, which is substantially identicalwith the brush cradle 60 (FIG. 9) discussed above. The lower fingersleeve 86 receives the users little finger as before. The finger isrestrained between the radially spaced apart feet 88 and the integralhead 89 within a tubular volume 91. Preferably there is a depressedgroove 90 on the head 89, similar to groove 70 discussed earlier. Groove90 yieldably receives and seats the pick cradle 84 to establish a snapfit as described before, which efficiently and dependably removablymounts the pick.

With joint reference now directed to FIGS. 12 and 13, an alternativeembodiment of my glove has been generally designated by the referencenumeral 100. Glove 100 may be made of stretchable latex or rubber. Theglove body 102 is integral with a plurality of sheathes covering thethumb and fingers of the wearers hand. The stretchable base 103 firmlygrasps the wrist of the wearer when the glove is firmly pulled on. Theglove 100 has an integral thumb sheath 104 and an integral index fingersheath 106, which holds a brush 108 similar to previously describedbrush 50. Brush 108 is preferably removably mounted with a finger sleeve64 and a cradle 60 (FIG. 9) as previously described. The little fingeris housed within sheath 110 that supports a pick 112 that is similar topick 52 (i.e., FIG. 1) both in function and mounting. For example, pick112 can be permanently mounted to the glove 100 with a finger sleeve 76(FIG. 10), or it can be removably mounted with the structure of FIG. 11,including a finger sleeve 86 and a cradle 84. In this embodiment themiddle finger sheath 114 and the ring finger sheath 116 completely coverthe respective fingers.

In FIGS. 14 and 15 an alternative glove 120 is illustrated, Like glove100 described previously, the glove 120 covers substantially the entirehand of the wearer. Each finger and the wearers thumb is covered by asheath that is integral with the glove body 122. As before, there is abrush 124 mounted to an index finger sheath 125 and a companion pick 126mounted upon a little finger sheath 128. Either or both of the brush andpick can be removably mounted as discussed previously through theapparatus of FIGS. 9-11. In this instance the glove is made from“stronger” material, such as Lycra-brand plastic or thick Spandex or thelike. Preferably thee is a lower wrist strap 130 and a side zipper 132for securing the glove.

An “open” embodiment of the glove has been generally designated by thereference numeral 150 in FIGS. 16-22. Here glove 150 includes aperipheral base 152 that has a tubular opening 154 at the bottom. Whenworn by a colorist for example, the hand is inserted through the opening154 and the glove 150 is pulled downwardly until the glove bodysubstantially, but not completely, covers the palm of the hand. Thisleaves the applicators hand more free for movements. However, as mbefore, there is an integral sheath 156 for the index finger of thewearer that holds a brush 158. Similarly, a spaced apart sheath 160 forthe wearers little finger supports a pick 162. Brush 158 and/or pick 162can be removably mounted as discussed previously through the apparatusof FIGS. 9-11.

Importantly, glove 150 comprises an elongated, somewhat rectangularclearance orifice 166 defined in the glove body between the fingersheathes 156 and 160. This allows the users middle finger and ringfinger to protrude form the glove 150 during use with minimalobstruction and minimal contact with the glove body. The latterstructure thus facilitates easy manipulation of the middle and ringfingers, as well as the thumb, during coloring.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is one welladapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set forth, togetherwith other advantages which are inherent to the structure.

It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are ofutility and may be employed without reference to other features andsubcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of theclaims.

As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention withoutdeparting from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matterherein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to beinterpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

What is claimed is:
 1. A combined hair sectioning and colorantapplicator glove for use by hair stylists, beauticians, and haircolorists, the glove comprising: a body adapted to be worn upon a handof a user; the body comprising a finger sheath for at least a pair ofthe users fingers; one of said finger sheaths supporting a brush forapplying colorant; one of said finger sheathes supporting a projectingpick for separating and arranging hair; and, wherein the brush isspaced-apart from and generally parallel with said pick.
 2. The glove asdefined in claim 1 wherein said finger sheath supporting said brushcovers the index finger of said user, and said sheath supporting saidpick covers the little finger of said user.
 3. The glove as defined inclaim 2 wherein said finger sheath that covers the index finger of saiduser comprises a resilient internal index finger sleeve receiving theindex finger.
 4. The glove as defined in claim 3 wherein said said brushis removably coupled to said internal index finger sleeve.
 5. The gloveas defined in claim 4 wherein: said resilient internal index fingersleeve receiving the index finger comprises a head with a groove; saidbrush comprises a base with an arcuate cradle; and, wherein the cradleremovably fits to said groove to mount said brush.
 6. The glove asdefined in claim 2 wherein said finger sheath that covers the littlefinger of said user comprises a resilient, internal little finger sleevefor receiving the users little finger.
 7. The glove as defined in claim6 wherein said said pick is coupled to said internal little fingersleeve.
 8. The glove as defined in claim 6 wherein: said resilient,internal little finger sleeve comprises a head with an arcuate groove;said pick comprises an arcuate cradle; and, wherein the cradle removablyfits to said groove to mount said pick.
 9. The glove as defined in claim7 wherein said finger sheath that covers the index finger of said usercomprises a resilient internal index finger sleeve receiving the indexfinger.
 10. The glove as defined in claim 9 wherein said said brush isremovably coupled to said internal index finger sleeve.
 11. The glove asdefined in claim 10 wherein: said resilient internal index finger sleevereceiving the index finger comprises a head with a groove; said brushcomprises a base with an arcuate cradle; and, wherein the cradleremovably fits to said groove to mount said brush.
 12. A combined hairsectioning and colorant applicator glove for use by hair stylists,beauticians, and hair colorists, the glove comprising: a body adapted tobe worn upon a hand of a user, the glove body comprising a midsectionfor covering at least a portion of a users hand, the body integral witha projecting middle finger sheath and an adjacent ring finger sheaththat cover at least a portion of the users middle and ring fingers; thebody comprising an index finger sheath for covering the user's indexfinger and a little finger sheath for covering the user's little finger;a colorant applicator brush projecting from said index finger sheath; apick for separating and contacting hair, the pick projecting from saidlittle finger sheath; and, wherein the brush is spaced-apart from andgenerally parallel with said pick.
 13. The glove as defined in claim 12wherein said index finger sheath that covers the index finger of saiduser comprises a resilient, internal index finger sleeve receiving theindex finger, and said brush is removably coupled to said internal indexfinger sleeve.
 14. The glove as defined in claim 13 wherein: saidresilient internal index finger sleeve receiving the index fingercomprises a head with a groove; said brush comprises a base with anarcuate cradle; and, wherein the cradle removably fits to said groove tomount said brush.
 15. The glove as defined in claim 12 wherein: saidresilient, internal little finger sleeve comprises a head with anarcuate groove; said pick comprises an arcuate cradle; and, wherein thecradle removably fits to said groove to mount said pick.
 16. The gloveas defined in claim 12 wherein said little finger sheath that covers thelittle finger of said user comprises a resilient, internal little fingersleeve for receiving the users little finger, and said pick is integralwith said internal little finger sleeve.